Top Denver, CO to Grand Rapids, MI Movers

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1. Square Cow: 4.86 out of 5 stars
2. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.8 out of 5 stars
3. Bellhop Moving: 4.72 out of 5 stars
4. Moving Proz: 4.72 out of 5 stars
5. Legacy Moving LLC: 4.72 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Colorado to Michigan

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Colorado to Michigan, you can expect to spend between $1,430 and $5,655. For a two- or three-bedroom place, prices usually range from $3,062 to $6,855 on the same route (CO to MI). Got a larger household? Moving a four- or five-bedroom home from Colorado to Michigan typically runs between $5,103 and $9,783.

Cost of moving containers from Colorado to Michigan

If you're relocating from Colorado to Michigan, you'll typically spend between $1,019 and $2,491 for a small move. Have a two or three-bedroom home? Plan for costs to range from $1,754 up to $3,406. If you're moving a larger home—four bedrooms or more—expect to pay anywhere between $2,543 and $4,552. For a full breakdown, check out our complete PODS cost guide.

Explore our top budget-friendly moving container companies for your move from Colorado.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Colorado to Michigan

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $866 to $1,617. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $874 to $1,905, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from Colorado to Michigan costs around $1,131 to $2,298.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Grand Rapids are 13% lower than in Denver, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you'll be able to get more for your money in Grand Rapids.
  Home prices in Grand Rapids are 39.7% lower than in Denver.
• Income in Grand Rapids is 26.3% lower than in Denver, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Grand Rapids — including Meijer, Spectrum Health Hospitals, and Universal Forest Products — may pay more.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Grand Rapids, since the cost of living for a single person in Grand Rapids is 57.2% higher than in Denver. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• A move to Grand Rapids can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 12.7% less than what it costs in Denver.
• The unemployment rate in Grand Rapids is 39.44% lower than in Denver.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Grand Rapids, since the city's sales taxes in Grand Rapids are 34.43% lower than in Denver.
• One perk of moving to Grand Rapids is paying less in state income taxes, which are 22.59% lower than in Denver.

• Grand Rapids's population is about 72% less than Denver.
• Grand Rapids's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Denver's higher score of 8.
• Grand Rapids is less walkable than Denver with a score of 56 out of 100 vs Denver's 95 out of 100.
• Grand Rapids has a bike-friendliness score 52 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Denver, which has a score of 96 out of 100.
• Grand Rapids and Denver have a similar crime rate.
• Grand Rapids and Denver are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Grand Rapids is good, and in Denver it's moderate.

• Weather: August, July and June are the most most advisable months to move in Grand Rapids, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• State licensing: The agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in Michigan, though it's smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly to Grand Rapids Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Fulton Heights
• South Hill
• Heartside-Downtown
• East Hills
• Belknap Lookout

Best neighborhoods for families

• Eastgate
• Ottawa Hills
• Eastown
• Fulton Heights
• East Hills

Things to do in Grand Rapids

Once you're settled into your new home in Michigan, it's time to get out and discover what Grand Rapids has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: Grand Rapids is home to museums and cultural arts centers like the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and Urban Institute For Contemporary Arts.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gerald R. Ford Airport Viewing Park, Blandford Nature Center Richmond Park, and Riverside Park — among other sites — are great places to hike, ride bikes, or just enjoy nature.
• Sports: Catch a live game and cheer on the home team at an Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) game.